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Dr. Wanda Defraites, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1639257397
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708084375
(225) 765-8843
Additional location
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 711034228
(318) 626-0000
Mailing address
4300 Folse Dr
Metairie, LA 700061225

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 30, 2024
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #AP01886 · Louisiana #05765401886
Medicaid
LA #1904783

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639257397. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
35
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,399
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 18 17 $72
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 17 17 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 60 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Wanda Defraites's medical specialty?
Dr. Wanda Defraites practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Wanda Defraites practice?
Dr. Wanda Defraites practices at 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708084375. Office phone: 2257658843.
What is Dr. Wanda Defraites's NPI?
Dr. Wanda Defraites's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639257397, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wanda Defraites accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wanda Defraites accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wanda Defraites commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.